#D1CFD4 color
The hex color #D1CFD4 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 81.2% green and 83.1% blue (209, 207, 212).
Its hue angle is 264°, with 5% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is So Fresh so Clean (#D8D4D7), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.59:1).
#D1CFD4 color codes
| HEX | #D1CFD4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 207, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 81.2%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(264, 5%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(264, 2%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 2%, 0%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.41, 1.6, -2.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.41, 2.74, 305.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.489, 62.934, 71.235) | |
| Decimal | 13750228 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1CFD4, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #D1CFD4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1CFD4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #D1CFD4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ced0d4Protanopia
no red cones#cfd0d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1d0d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1cfd4; }
.text { color: #d1cfd4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1cfd4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 207 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1cfd4, #d3cfd4); }
Similar colors
#d8d4d7So Fresh so Clean#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#d2d2d4Rapunzel Silver#c8c8ccNimbus Cloud#d8d7d9Desired Dawn#dbd8daUrban Snowfall#c6c8cfHerring Silver#dcd9dbSalt-N-Pepa
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D1CFD4?
- #D1CFD4 is a light gray, closest to the named color So Fresh so Clean. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1CFD4?
- The RGB value is 209, 207, 212: 209 red, 207 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1CFD4?
- The complementary color is #D2D4CF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1CFD4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.59:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.